Daily Budget

I love to shop, so I plan to set my budget higher than I normally would just so I don’t run out of money. The money is almost the very same currency in Canada so prices are usually very similar. Most of the time, when you buy something in Canada like a book, the price tag says the price in Canadian and the price in the states. Usually the US price is a few bucks cheaper, so I expect that most things I buy will be a few dollars cheaper than they are here too. My daily budget all depends on the places I plan to go to and the tours I plan to take. Since I am travelling alone, I only have to worry about paying for myself, so it’s probably cheaper that traveling in a group.

In my hostel in LA, the breakfast and dinner are provided, so I will only have to pay for my lunches unless I decide to go out for a meal. That will definitely save me a lot of money. I’m thinking per day, I might set my maximum budget to about 150$. I set it high only because of my bad spending habits and some tours are more expensive than others. I know I am a budget traveler, but if I’m traveling around the world, I want to have fun and enjoy the small time that have there. It will cost a bit more that I probably should spend, but it will be worth it to have the amazing experience and a tour of places I would not be able to go myself. The 150$ will cover my food and spending money plus anything else I need to pay for.

Five 'A' Approach- Amenities

There are many amenities that I need when I’m travelling but here are some of the main things.

-Alarm clock

-Shower

-Clean bed sheets

-Fresh air

-Toothpaste and toothbrush

-Clean Water

Five 'A' Approach- Activities

-Movie Star's Homes Tour- 2 hours- 39$ for an adult ticket, 29$ for a child ticket.

-Hollywood Trolley Tour- 1 Hour- 18$ for an adult ticket, 15$ for a child ticket.

-Hollywood Walk of Fame- located on Sunset Boulevard.

-Glass Bottom Boat Tour from Catalina- From $16.06 USD

-Whale Watching Cruise in Newport Beach- From $19.95 USD

-Hollywood Double-Decker Bus Tour- From $19.95 USD

-Santa Monica Pier.

-Venice Beach.

-Famous Las Vegas Strip.

-Mariana Del Ray.

-Shopping on Rodeo Drive.

-Grauman’s Chinese Theatre- Free

-Craft & Folk Art Museum- Free

-Hammer Museum- Free 

-Japanese American National Museum- Free

-Los Angeles County Museum of Art- Free

-See the Hollywood Sign- Free

-See the Venice canals- Free

Five 'A' Approach- Accommodations

My accommodations that I have selected are appropriate to the budget that I have. I have chosen hostels over hotels and decided to use busses instead of renting a car. Also, being a student I might be able to get some discounts or cheaper prices on tours and stuff.

Five 'A' Approach- Access

There are many was of transportation in California. To save my self time and money, I will just be relying on public transportation such as buses. Here is a list of just some of the ways to get around.

-LA Dept of Transportation
-Long Beach Transit
-Greyhound
-MTA (Public Buses and trains)
-Municipal Area Express
-Riverside Transit Agency
-Santa Monica Big Blue Bus
-Torrance Transit
-Simi Valley Transit

So as you can tell there is a huge list that goes on and of ways to get from place to place that are probably much cheaper than renting a car or taking a taxi.

Five 'A' Approach- Attractions

Attractions (Cultural):

Downtown Walking Tours

-Walking tour of downtown Los Angeles. See neat architecture, hotels and skyscrapers. The tour is a fun and interesting way to learn about Los Angeles.

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

This Recently built cathedral is Place of worship. It reflects the history and diversity of Los Angeles and It has an 80 foot tall pipe organ.

Spring Reserve in Las Vegas

A “True Desert Oasis” as it’s called, this reserve is what made Las Vegas what it is today. It is a 180 acre cultural and historical attraction that has botanical gardens, historic walking trails, live animal exhibits and much more.

Attractions (Biophysical):

Angeles Natural Forest

Go picnicking, hiking, fishing, camping and more on this beautiful natural forest.

Death Valley National Park

Death Valley has the lowest elevation and the hottest weather in North America.

Travel Motivators and Barriers

A large motivator for me to travel to Los Angeles is just the popularity of it. It is where a lot of movies are filmed, celebrities live and where the Hollywood Walk of Fame is, and those are most of the things that make me to go there. There are so many cool things that you can do there and there is always a chance of spotting a celebrity, which would be really cool! A motivator is also the money. I have been fortunate enough to find some really cheap prices for hostels and tours. Since I am a student and a budget traveler, the more money I can save the better. Some barriers I have are somewhat linked to the hostels. I’m a little worried about the cleanliness of the room I am staying in. I understand it won’t be luxurious or anything but I hate bugs and I’m really afraid of seeing a cockroach or something. I’m also nervous about the amount of people there. Sometimes it freaks me out to be in big crowds of people.

A large motivator for me to travel to Los Angeles is just the popularity of it. It is where a lot of movies are filmed, celebrities live and where the Hollywood Walk of Fame is, and those are most of the things that make me to go there. There are so many cool things that you can do there and there is always a chance of spotting a celebrity, which would be really cool! A motivator is also the money. I have been fortunate enough to find some really cheap prices for hostels and tours. Since I am a student and a budget traveler, the more money I can save the better. Some barriers I have are somewhat linked to the hostels. I’m a little worried about the cleanliness of the room I am staying in. I understand it won’t be luxurious or anything but I hate bugs and I’m really afraid of seeing a cockroach or something. I’m also nervous about the amount of people there. Sometimes it freaks me out to be in big crowds of people.

Travel motivators in Las Vegas for me are to see the big bright lights and the Las Vegas Strip. Oh and I heard that ‘Fat Burger’ is a really good restaurant. Similar to Los Angeles, the motivators and barriers for me are mostly with the sleeping accommodations. I feel like if I ever saw a really gross bug in the place I was staying, I wouldn’t be able to sleep. But as I said before, you couldn’t go wrong with the prices I got, so hopefully the hostels are nice enough.

I feel like the sleeping accommodations and crowds are what a lot of people worry about as well. I’m pretty sure that both places I’m staying in have housekeeping, meaning that there will be clean sheets and towels, but not all places have that. There are so many germs and bugs that could be infesting in the bed and sheets; it’s pretty gross to think about.